Critics of Trump's defense secretary nominee say the symbol has been adopted by extremist groups, including white supremacists.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, responded to criticism of his tattoo of the Jerusalem Cross during a confirmation hearing Tuesday at the Senate Armed Services Committee.

on the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem Cross. It is a Christian religious symbol,” Hegseth said. Hegseth has said this tattoo prevented from serving as a member of the ...

Mr. Hegseth’s foes get jumpy over a tattoo on his chest. The Jerusalem Cross that Mr. Hegseth’s jackets and ties cover is, indeed, a Christian symbol – just like every cross. This large ...

Pete Hegseth has several tattoos on his bodies. While some are dedicated to his service in the military, others are related to his faith.

(Uncredited) Pete Hegseth has several tattoos, some referring to his time in the military and other to his faith, including a large Jerusalem cross tattoo. Hegseth said he was barred from working ...

During Pete Hegseth's Senate Armed Services Committee hearing for his nomination as Secretary of Defence, his controversial Cross tattoo became a focal point. The chest tattoo of Pete Hegseth ...

“It’s a tattoo I have right here, Senator. It’s called the Jerusalem Cross. It’s a historic Christian symbol,” Hegseth told the lawmakers. “Interestingly, I recently attended the ...

Pete Hegseth has been rolling up his sleeves—literally—since being sworn in as President Donald Trump’s new defense secretary ...

On the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem cross. It is a Christian religious symbol." Hegseth also reiterated a claim he has made previously: that his tattoos led to his removal ...